Add 64/12 and 14/36
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 14/36
64/12 + 14/36 is 103/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
64/12 = 64 × 3/12 × 3 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 14/36 = 192 + 14/36 = 206/36 - 206/36 simplified gives 103/18
- So, 64/12 + 14/36 = 103/18
In mixed form: 513/18
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